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Sport Watch comes with 2 bands
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I hope this is true and the sport watch comes with two full bands. To me it makes sense for Apple to do this. The bands probably cost almost nothing to make plus having both sizes in one package makes sense logistically as well. The sport watch is probably going to be the most popular version so putting everything together is one package is the simplest way to go. I for one am looking forward to being able to exchange my unwanted bands for some other colored ones. If this happens I will easily end up with four different colored bands.
The guys on the phone or in the chat usually have no clue about stuff like that and can only guess like we do.
A few days ago I ordered replacement feet for my macbook. The guy on the phone told me I would get 4 pieces within the diy kit. In the end I only got 2. (like stated in multiple forum posts)
A few days ago I ordered replacement feet for my macbook. The guy on the phone told me I would get 4 pieces within the diy kit. In the end I only got 2. (like stated in multiple forum posts)
This. I'm getting an aluminum sport watch with a white band and buying a black sport band as well. I'll trade the smaller two for a larger blue and green.
How come the Watch (not Watch Sport) comes with one rubber band?
If Apple wants to cover the size spectrum with 1 purchase for the Watch Sport, and for 1 purchase of the band by itself, why don't they for the Watch?
If Apple wants to cover the size spectrum with 1 purchase for the Watch Sport, and for 1 purchase of the band by itself, why don't they for the Watch?
This whole three-pieces theory has been debunked (a) because Apple has made it clear to me that it's four and (b) because it doesn't make sense for there to be three.
The tongue of the strap threads through the other part. If it's too long, it won't be able to fit all the way round. So the larger size has to have both a larger tongue and a larger top part.
It's simple geometry.
The tongue of the strap threads through the other part. If it's too long, it won't be able to fit all the way round. So the larger size has to have both a larger tongue and a larger top part.
It's simple geometry.
It does. The sizing guide makes it clear that you get both sizes no matter which watch you buy.
I'm not surprised if this is true as rubber bands cost next to nothing to make. They charge $49 for it but likely costs under $2 to make two complete sets of bands.
Why, then, does the fastener have only 38mm or 42mm stamped on it but nothing to indicate the disparate sizes? Or maybe we haven't looked in the correct place? I'm truly surprised that the over 100 journalists who viewed the hands-on models haven't confirmed this long time ago.
One question, if it is 2 complete straps how do you tell the L/M Pin strap from the S/M Pin strap since it has no size markings? This seems strange not to mark them but mark the hole straps.
I'm hopeful but still doubtful that it will be 2 complete straps.
I'm hopeful but still doubtful that it will be 2 complete straps.
General description means nothing. It also says "Stainless Steel or Space Black" yet you can't get Space Black for all but one of the models.
If I had a dollar for every time someone at Apple told me the wrong thing, my net worth would be higher then Tim Cook's.
This doesn't confirm anything. Plus, why would they including 4 pieces when they could get away with 3? Cost savings: same reason the 6 Plus only has 1GB of RAM. It doesn't matter it's only $.25, that 25 cents saved on every Sport model sold, which is the cheapest model. I think Apple would have also stamped the pin strap with S/M or M/L which they haven't.I could be wrong, hell, I hope I'm wrong. But I know I'm most likely right and that fine because it's just the band included with the Watch.
Ha I just had the same thing happen. Foot fell off my MBP and was told it was a set of 4. I got the replacements in and it was two feet. At least it's all inclusive so I didn't have to run and get glue.
Wow, just wow. This Apple Watch hoopla gave us a real conundrum. First, they gave us 3 collections to choose from (well, its actually just 2 since none of us will buy the 10k Edition). Not to mention the choice between Space Gray and Silver. After that, we have to choose either the 38mm or 42mm case sizes. Then again, we have to choose which straps. And yet, we have to choose again with either a S/M or M/L.
Folks, we only have 2 wks to really find out the real score about the band. For the record, after I have done pre-ordering my 42mm SS apple Watch with White Sport band I was never presented with what band variant (S/M or M/L) to choose. So I'm guessing it will come with both which is what we believe only comes with the Sport Model.
Folks, we only have 2 wks to really find out the real score about the band. For the record, after I have done pre-ordering my 42mm SS apple Watch with White Sport band I was never presented with what band variant (S/M or M/L) to choose. So I'm guessing it will come with both which is what we believe only comes with the Sport Model.
Ordered the 42mm Sport with White Band. I have an appointment to try on the watch this morning at 10:15AM. I know that I'll need the larger band. I'll def be looking to trade my smaller white band for a larger black sports band.
It doesn't come with 2 complete bands.
You only get 3 pieces, one side with the pin and the other side has a choice of S/M or M/L to give the range of sizes.
That's what I thought but then saw the Apple chat thing...guess it makes sense to only come in 3 pieces.
Oh interesting....I figured you get the side with the pin two times (two different sizes) and also get two different size bands with the holes. Still could swap out the other side with people anyway.
What's "in the box" does say two bands. So if it does come that way it's partially misleading.